Marc Alan Akerman, 48, of Ridgefield, died on Monday, April 15, 2024. He was the loving husband of Carin (Juthnas) Akerman and devoted father of Benjamin and Linnea Akerman. Marc was born in Yonkers, NY on February 25, 1976; a son of Sigel and Martha (Harkonen) Akerman. A lifelong resident of Ridgefield, Marc bled orange and black. The friends he made in Ridgefield were closer to him than most families. He made fun of anybody who was not from Ridgefield. His favorite place in the world was...

Julieann C. Shaker, 68, of Danbury, died on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, after a brief illness.  Born in Danbury on November 4, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Edward J. and Marion (Antous) Shaker and attended Danbury schools, graduated from Danbury High School with the Class of 1973.  Affectionately known as "Julie", she was a retired planner with Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceutical Corporation. She is survived by a brother Edward A. Shaker and his wife Ellen...

Janice (Vallee) Corona, 84, of Danbury, wife of the late John "Jackie: Corona, mother of Susan Corona, the late John T. Corona III and the late Stephen Corona, grandmother of John Thomas Corona, died on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at her home. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, April 19, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Anthony Maronite Catholic Church, 17 Granville Ave., Danbury. Burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery, Danbury. The family will receive friends at...

Elizabeth "Betty" Dodson, 84, of Danbury, wife of the late Kenneth G. Dodson Sr., died on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Mrs. Dodson was born in Nassau, N.P., Bahamas on March 26, 1940, a daughter of Michael D. and Olivia (Rolle) McDonald. She attended schools in the Bahamas and came to the United States in 1955. She graduated from Danbury High School. A seventy-year area resident, Mrs. Dodson retired from the Barden Corporation and was a member of Saint Gregory the Great Church...

Arnold J. Rossi, MD       1949-2024 Arnold J Rossi, 74, passed away suddenly and peacefully on April 10, 2024. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Bella Mittermaier, his cherished children Emma and Mark Rossi, their mother Noriko Rossi, his grandson Abraham Outlaw, his sister and brother-in-law Ava and Mike Chervansky, and nephews Joseph and David Chervansky. Arnold’s passing is deeply mourned, and his is missed by all. Arrangements will be private.

With deep sadness, we mourn the passing of an extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law, brother, uncle, great uncle, and nephew, Roger Paul Gilson, Jr. on Friday, December 29th, 2023, at home of early-onset Alzheimer’s. A thirty-six year resident of Ridgefield, CT, Roger was born on July 15, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio to Roger Paul Gilson, Sr. and Janet Quinlan Gilson. Roger spent his childhood and young adult years in Syracuse, NY. He was a kind and giving person who...

John F. Murphy Sr., 93, of Jensen Beach, FL, formerly of Ridgefield, husband of the late Patricia (Smith) Murphy, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Treasure Coast Hospice, Stuart, FL. John was born in Stamford, CT on September 20, 1930, to Carolyn (Fessenden) and Dennis Murphy. He attended Stamford schools and graduated from Stamford High School. A retired lineman, Union Rep. and Tree Service Coordinator with Northeast Utilities, John went on to work for 23 years as...

Doris (Wilson) Ryan, 93, of Danbury, formerly of Sherman, wife of the late Thomas J. Ryan, died on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Mrs. Ryan was born in White Plains, NY on August 5, 1930, the daughter of the late Frederick and Julia (Murray) Wilson. She attended New York schools and was a switchboard operator with the former NY Telephone Co. A resident of Sherman for the past 55 years coming from Westchester County, NY. Mrs. Ryan is survived by 2 sons, Christopher Ryan and his wife Donna, and...

Patricia Marie Orlowski, 79, of Ridgefield, died peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2024. She was the loving wife of Charles L. “Chuck” Orlowski. Patricia was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 18, 1945; a daughter of the late James and Mildred (Smith) Quinn. A resident of Ridgefield for the past 22 years, Patricia enjoyed playing tennis and time spent on the beach in Montauk with her family. She cherished her family and her grandchildren and participated in all of their events. She...

John W. Thomas 1954-2024 John W. Thomas, 69, of Danbury, best known as “Uncle John” of the company he owned and operated, “Uncle John’s Asphalt Seal Coat Company of Danbury” died on Saturday evening, April 6, 2024, at Danbury Hospital. Uncle John was born in Mt. Kisco, NY on November 4, 1954 and was a lifelong Danbury resident where he attended local schools. He has been in the asphalt and sealcoat business for many years. John enjoyed NASCAR, collecting...